The Effects of Zinc Supplementation and Transit Duration on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Beef Steers.

Avery Moore

This study inflammation and oxidative stress in beef steers. The steers were assessed randomly assigned a diet either including or excluding supplemental zinc then trucked for 8 or 18 hours. Post-transit, they received a diet including supplemental zinc. Blood samples were collected to evaluate immune activation and oxidative damage.

 

 

 

Duration: 12/19/2024

Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Stephanie Hansen and Ally Baumhover